Define an Action - Designer - Foundation 23.1 - Foundation 23.1 - Brainware - external

Actions are triggers for scripted events that you can create to perform project-specific tasks. For example, you can trigger any allowed modification of BIC-related objects, or you can set an action to open a program or invoke third-party COM interface methods.

1. From the Edit menu, select Define actions.
2. To add an action, in the Define Actions dialog box, click Insert.
3. Optional. Click the Action field and enter a name for the action.
4. Optional. Click the Description field and enter a description for the action.
5. Click the Button field and select the button that you want to link to the action from the list.
6. Optional. To assign a shortcut to the action, click the Accelerator field.
7. In the Accelerator Properties dialog box, select Enable this accelerator.
8. From the Key list, select a key.
9. Optional. Select Ctrl and/or Shift.
   Note: Many key combinations are assigned to existing Verifier functions or menu options, or may be assigned as system shortcuts. Ensure that the selected key combination is not yet in use. Within BIC, the combination Ctrl + Shift is usually available to combine with any other keys.
10. Click OK and then click Close.
11. To handle the action in the Document_OnAction event in the script, on the toolbar, click the Show/hide script button.
12. Modify the script according to your needs.
13. Switch to Verifier Test Mode and test the action.